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30 July 2025

- President Thongloun’s full article ahead of his visit to Russia
"Continue to strengthen Laos-Russia friendship and cooperation towards greater depth for peace and development." .......More>>>

- Flood alert for Vientiane as Mekong nears danger mark
The Mekong River in Vientiane is expected to reach flood level on July 30, following days of heavy rain driven by a strong low-pressure system and the southwest monsoon, according to the Mekong River Commission. .......More>>>

- Laos, Vietnam boost ties with new cross-border national park
Authorities in Khammuan province and neighbouring Quang Tri province in Vietnam have agreed to share in the preservation of the adjacent Hin Nam No and Phong Nha-Ke Bang national parks, now officially recognised by UNESCO as a joint World Heritage Site........More>>>

- Vietnam–Laos ties thriving across all fields
(VNA) -- Vietnam–Laos cooperation has been continuously strengthened in a comprehensive, effective, and substantive manner, remarked member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son during his phone talks with Lao officials on July 28.............More>>>

- Phomsouvan School promotes youth development through basketball tournament
Phomsouvan School, in collaboration with the Lao Legend Basketball Club, recently organised a 3x3 basketball tournament for youth aged 10 to 19 (U10–U19) that was held during July 26-27 at the school campus in Sikhotabong district of Vientiane..........More>>>


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- Four dead, four missing, six injured in wake of Storm Wipha

The National Disaster Management Committee and Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare have reported that four people died, six others were injured and four people are missing due to the extreme weather brought by Storm Wipha last week........More>>>

- National University of Laos student intake set at 5,670
The National University of Laos will accept 5,670 new students in the 2025-2026 academic year, marking a slight drop from the 5,920 places offered in 2024-2025.........More>>>

- ASEAN nations unite to improve safety of agricultural workers
The 13th ASEAN Labour Inspection Conference, titled “Strengthening Occupational Safety and Health and Labour Inspection in Agriculture,” took place in Vientiane recently, with a focus on enhancing the safety and well-being of agricultural workers across the region......More>>>

- Five detained for killing endangered langur monkeys in Salavan
Authorities in Ta-oy district, Salavan province, have detained five individuals for illegally hunting endangered red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus) within the Xesap National Protected Area. ........More>>>

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Feasibility study to be done for coffee plantation in Champasak province
A feasibility study will be done for a project to cultivate Arabica coffee, macadamia, mulberry and durian on 150 hectares in Phanouandong village of Pakxong district..... More >>>

Taiy Akard, Teler win rising star award at Asia Top Awards 2025
Two rising stars of the Lao entertainment industry have received international recognition at the Asia Top Awards 2025, winning awards in the Rising Star category. ......... More >>>

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Solar power in Oudomxay heralds a bright future for Laos
Solar power in Oudomxay heralds a bright future for Laos. A major solar power project is generating excitement across Laos as thousands of solar panels rise atop the green hillsides of Oudomxay province......More>>>

EU-US deal triggers concerns in Europe(China Daily/ANN) -- A trade deal reached on Sunday between the United States and the European Union has sparked controversy among European officials, businesspeople and analysts — despite both sides hailing it as a step toward restoring “trade balance “ ......... More >>>

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Tad Nokkok waterfall in Vientiane gaining in popularity
The rainy season brings waterfalls alive in normally dry areas, especially in Vientiane, where local residents flocks  ...More >>>

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What do you think of the planned switch to digital ID cards?
The identity cards in use at present could soon become a thing of the past, to be replaced by chip-embedded cards. The government’s ambitious plan would link .... . More >>>

Laos competes in Asian pencak silat martial art contest
The Lao pencak silat team is competing in the 9th Asian Pencak Silat Championship, taking place in Ha Tinh province, Vietnam, from July 23–31........More >>>


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